Manufacturing · Richmond, CA

Norcal Perlite, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norcal Perlite, INC. ranks #59,872 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty9% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,215
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #59,872
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norcal Perlite, INC. in Richmond, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,215. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norcal Perlite, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,872 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Appalachian Machine INC. in Dublin, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,215 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 9.1%
of violations were serious: #59,872
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Norcal Perlite, INC.

$4,215
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Norcal Perlite, INC. runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,215 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Norcal Perlite, INC..

Norcal Perlite, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Norcal Perlite, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Norcal Perlite, INC. is the #24,622 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,215).

How Norcal Perlite, INC. Compares

Norcal Perlite, INC.'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-02

Last Inspection

2015-05-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,108

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,108 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

9.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,215

Current Penalty Amount

$4,215

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Norcal Perlite, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Norcal Perlite, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$4,215	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,108	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norcal Perlite, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,215 here).

Appalachian Machine INC. $4,215 VA Premiercraft INC. $4,215 OK Sun Hydraulics, LLC $4,213 FL Evergreen Slate Company, INC. $4,212 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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2 inspections $4,215

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norcal Perlite, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Norcal Perlite, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Norcal Perlite, INC. have? ▼

Norcal Perlite, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,215.

How many OSHA inspections has Norcal Perlite, INC. had? ▼

Norcal Perlite, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-02 and the most recent on 2015-05-20. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Norcal Perlite, INC.? ▼

Norcal Perlite, INC. has been assessed $4,215 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Norcal Perlite, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Norcal Perlite, INC. has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Norcal Perlite, INC. operate in? ▼

Norcal Perlite, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327992). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Norcal Perlite, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norcal Perlite, INC. ranks #59,872 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Norcal Perlite, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Norcal Perlite, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,215 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Appalachian Machine INC. in Dublin, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,215 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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